White-faced Plover vs Saint Helena Plover
Charadrius dealbatus compared with Charadrius sanctaehelenae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-faced Plover | Saint Helena Plover |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Charadrius dealbatus | Charadrius sanctaehelenae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Charadriidae | Charadriidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) |
| Weight | 42.3 g (1.49 oz) | 48.65 g (1.72 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
White-faced Plover only
Saint Helena Plover only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-faced Plover
Vulnerable
Saint Helena Plover
About These Birds
White-faced Plover
White-faced Plover: 15–17 cm, recently split from Kentish Plover; paler with an extensively white face, bill, and underparts. Coastal resident on sandy beaches and estuaries of South China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and surrounding southeast Asian coasts. Insectivorous. Threatened by beach development and disturbance. NT.
Saint Helena Plover
Saint Helena Plover: 15–16 cm, critically endangered plover endemic to Saint Helena island in the South Atlantic. Locally called 'wirebird' for its thin legs. Restricted to open semi-arid flax-and-pasture plateau of central Saint Helena. Insectivorous. Fewer than 350 individuals. CR. Threatened by cats, habitat change, and drought.